There’s something completely irresistible about fried appetizers. They’re salty, crispy, and you can never have just one. That’s especially true when it comes to fried pickles. This crowd-pleasing comfort food dish is the perfect bite with a tangy dill pickle flavor and crunchy texture that leaves you wanting more. They’re the ideal game day snack or party appetizer—just be sure to make enough for the whole crowd. Fried pickles are delicious on their own, but they’re even better when dipped in homemade ranch dressing to better suit your taste. Serve them alongside your favorite BBQ recipes, as a side dish for grilled burgers, or simply on their own with a cold glass of beer. You can’t go wrong when it comes to this best fried pickles recipe.
How do you make fried pickles from scratch?
The key to really great fried pickles is to use thicker dill pickle chips (about 1/4 -inch thick)—or slice your own chips from whole dill pickles. The thicker chips will give you a better pickle-to-breading ratio. We fry the pickles in a shallow cast-iron skillet (rather than a deep pot) so that the pickles have space in the pan and won’t stick together.
How do you keep fried pickles from getting soggy?
There’s nothing worse than soggy fried food—that’s just sad. To prevent your pickles from getting soggy, we use a sturdy breading made from buttermilk, egg, and a mixture of flour and cornstarch that helps create the crispy coating that won’t fall apart. It’s the cornstarch in the breading that’s key. This secret ingredient absorbs excess moisture from the wet pickles which results in an even crispier fried coating. Another important step when it comes to frying just about anything is to make sure you fry at the correct temperature (375˚)—any lower and your breading will absorb too much oil, which will make them soggy and less crispy. Always allow your oil to return to the correct temperature before starting your next batch. Then be sure to serve the fried pickles piping hot and fresh from the fryer.
YIELDS :6 – 8 servings
PREP TIME :0 hours 20 mins
TOTAL TIME :0 hours 30 mins
Ingredients :
Vegetable oil, for frying2 c.
all-purpose flour 1/4 c.
cornstarch2 tsp.
kosher salt1 1/2 tsp.
ground black pepper1/2 tsp.
paprika1/2 tsp.
garlic powder1/2 tsp.
onion powder1 c.
buttermilk1
egg1
16 oz. jar dill pickle chips, drained and patted very dry
Ranch dressing, for serving
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